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30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - extreme poverty and human rights

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - extreme poverty and human rights Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Statement by Finland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and his work in promoting the full realization of the right to work as a way of tackling poverty

28. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

28 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 28 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report and its two addendums

26. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

26 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 26 June 2023 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report highlighting the severe issue of deaths in prison and express our full support for the renewal of his mandate this session

23. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

23 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 23 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

22. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Violence against Women and Girls

22 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Violence against Women and Girls Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls Statement by Norway, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 22 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We thank the Special Rapporteur for highlighting the concern about the pattern of ignoring intimate partner violence against women in determining child custody cases

22. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

22 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 22 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. Women and girls – in all their diversity – play a crucial role in promoting positive change and inclusive sustainable development and peace

21. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

21 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 21 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland

21. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations

21 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations Item 2: Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 21 June 2023 High Commissioner and panelists, Thank you for these insights. The Nordic-Baltic States remain deeply disturbed by the human rights situation in Myanmar.

20. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Eritrea

20 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Eritrea Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 20 June 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. Again, we must express our concern over the persistent human rights violations in Eritrea, including indefinite national service, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and widespread sexual and gender-based violence

20. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - Iceland statement - Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

20 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - Iceland statement - Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement by Iceland 20 June 2023 Mr President. I would like to thank the High Commissioner - and his Office – for their tireless work in promoting and protecting human rights around the world. As the High Commissioner highlighted, the human rights pillar remains chronically underfunded

19. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

19 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on a comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, with the High Commissioner, the designated Expert on Human Rights in the Sudan, and other stakeholders Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 19 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and echo the grave concern over the crisis in Sudan

19. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

19 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 53rd session: 19 June – 14 July 2023 National and Nordic-Baltic Statements Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, on a report on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 19 June 2023 Mr. President,

03. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan

03 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Norway 6 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. We thank the Commission for its work in South Sudan

04. Apr 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - All joint statements supported by Iceland

04 April 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - All joint statements supported by Iceland Human Rights Council – 52nd session Joint Statement by Group of Friends AAU 27 February 2023 I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the 'Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine. In recent days, we have marked the somber one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s aggression is a clear violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and constitutes a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, which has been once more clearly condemned by the General Assembly last week

29. Mar 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

29 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC52 - NB8 statement - Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Iceland 29 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. This year we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; however, concrete and coordinated action is still necessary to promote and protect human rights and to combat all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance

22. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - HC report on human rights situation in Belarus

22 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - HC report on human rights situation in Belarus Item 4: Interactive dialogue – High Commissioner for Human Rights report on human rights situation in Belarus Nordic-Baltic Statement by Lithuania 22 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. As reported by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the human rights situation in Belarus continuously deteriorates

21. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement- International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

21 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC52 - NB8 statement- International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Norway 21 March 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic and Baltic countries thank the International Commission of Human Rights Experts for the briefing and for your valuable contribution. We are glad to see progress on the implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement of 2 November 2022 and the Agreement from the Senior Commanders Meeting 12 November

21. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

21 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Norway 21 March 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We express our firm support for the work of the Commission of Inquiry

20. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - ID w. Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

20 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - ID w. Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Lithuania 20 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania

20. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

20 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur onthe situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Norway 20 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her latest report

20. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - SR on Islamic Republic of Iran

20 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - SR on Islamic Republic of Iran Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 20 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his report

20. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar

20 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Denmark 20 March 2023 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his update on the deeply concerning situation in Myanmar

16. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

16 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Item 3: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Norway 16 March 2023 Mr. President, I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway.

16. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Children and armed conflicts

16 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Children and armed conflicts Item 3: Interactive Dialoguewith the Special Representative of the Secretary General on children and armed conflicts Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Lithuania 16 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Representative for the report

15. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Violence against Children

15 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Violence against Children Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 15 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for the latest report and her actions taken on elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against children

15. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights defenders

15 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights defenders Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Norway 15 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. We welcome the report of the Special Rapporteur which again demonstrates the resourcefulness and tenacity of human rights defenders despite ongoing threats, harassment, and violence, both online and offline

14. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy

14 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Latvia 14 March 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

14. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

14 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Intervention by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries 14 March 2023 Madam Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. From the outset, we would like to congratulate you on your appointment as new Special Rapporteur on Torture. We are committed allies in your important work to eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment globally

13. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities: building forward better after the COVID-19 pandemic

13 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities: building forward better after the COVID-19 pandemic Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities Theme: Support systems to ensure community inclusion of persons with disabilities, including as a means of building forward better after the COVID-19 pandemic Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Lithuania 13 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania.

13. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection uman rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

13 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection uman rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Nordic – Baltic Statement delivered by Finland 13 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report

13. Mar 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Freedom of Religion or Belief

13 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Freedom of Religion or Belief 52nd session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Iceland 13 March 2023 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the special rapporteur for her inclusive approach, demonstrating how freedom of religion or belief can be traced back to many different sources. Yet, these different sources converge in highlighting the need for mutual understanding and respect

10. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Panel Discussion on strengthening of legislative system in order to protect children in digital environment

10 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Panel Discussion on strengthening of legislative system in order to protect children in digital environment Panel Discussion on strengthening of legislative system in order to protect children in digital environment Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 10 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. Children are considered to be the largest proportion of users of digital technologies in the world

09. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

09 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Lithuania 9 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report highlighting the disproportionate harms on women and girls by environmental risks

08. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food

08 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Item 3: Interactive Dialogue on the report of Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Norway 8 March 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for an enlightening report on conflict and right to food. Conflict remains the primary driver for food insecurity and thus represents the main hindrance for fulfillment of the right to food

08. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing

08 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Finland 8 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur on his important report

08. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material

08 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Latvia 8 March 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

08. Mar 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan

08 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 52nd session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 8 March 2023 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. We commend the Special Rapporteur for his ardent efforts in documenting human rights abuses and engaging the de facto authorities.

06. Mar 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua

06 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Interactive dialogue on the report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Nordic – Baltic Statement delivered by Iceland 6 March 2023 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Group of Human Rights Experts for the latest report on the human rights situation in Nicaragua.

03. Mar 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on the Sudan

03 March 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on the Sudan Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on the Sudan Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 3 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update

28. Feb 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - High level meeting on right to development

28 February 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - High level meeting on right to development High level meeting on right to development Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 28 February 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Latvia

28. Feb 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty

28 February 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Biennial high-level panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Finland 28 February 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Crimes must be met with consequences

27. Feb 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52- NB8 statement - A reflection on five years of UN Youth 2030: mapping a blueprint for next steps

27 February 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52- NB8 statement - A reflection on five years of UN Youth 2030: mapping a blueprint for next steps Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming: A reflection on five years of UN Youth 2030: mapping a blueprint for next steps Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 27 February 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. Today we see active, determined and concerned young people

27. Feb 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: Aggression against Ukraine

27 February 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: Aggression against Ukraine 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council 27 February – 4 April 2023 Ministerial Side Event: AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE: HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN IMPACT IN UKRAINE AND BEYOND Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Norway Sweden and Iceland by H. E. Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland 27 February 2023 Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland

03. Jan 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - High-level panel discussion on UPR Voluntary Funds

03 January 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - High-level panel discussion on UPR Voluntary Funds High-level panel discussion on UPR Voluntary Funds Nordic-Baltic Statement delivered by Finland 1 March 2023 Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. No country is perfect, but we can help each other to do more on human rights

05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HJRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HJRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Norway 5 October 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts.

05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia

05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Denmark 5 October 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We welcome the successful completion of the electoral process and peaceful transition of power in Somalia. However, many serious challenges remain, including with regard to human rights

05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 5 October 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur Dr. Muntarbhorn for his second report and welcome Cambodia’s cooperation with Special Procedures

05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC51 - NB8 statement - Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan

05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of OHCHR on technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 4 October 2022 Thank you Mr President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. Human rights violations and abuses and human suffering remain pervasive in South Sudan

05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC51 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines

05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines 51st session of the Human Rights Council Item 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 5 October Thank you, Mr. President. The Nordic-Baltic countries welcome the report and thank the Acting High Commissioner and the Resident Coordinator for their updates